2040 E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503

Why this home stands out

Built in 2017, this 3,600-square-foot residence brings modern construction to one of Norfolk's most coveted waterside addresses. Four full bedrooms, four and a half baths, and a layout generous enough to grow into — all without the compromises that come with older stock. You're getting newer mechanicals, contemporary finishes, and a location that puts two major military installations within ten minutes, making this a genuinely rare combination on the East Ocean View strip.

COTTAGE LINE and the Norfolk real estate market

East Ocean View is the part of Norfolk where the city exhales. The neighborhood runs along the Chesapeake Bay shoreline, and the atmosphere reflects that — wide streets, salt air, and a community that tends to stay put once it arrives. Residents here trade the hustle of downtown for direct beach access, bay breezes, and a pace that feels more coastal town than urban grid. Norfolk itself is one of the most historically layered cities on the East Coast, home to the world's largest naval station, a thriving arts scene in the NEON District, and a waterfront that keeps reinventing itself. For families comparing homes for sale in Norfolk, East Ocean View offers something the denser urban neighborhoods can't: breathing room with city infrastructure still close by. The 23503 zip code sits at the northeastern edge of the city, which means less cut-through traffic and a genuine neighborhood feel without sacrificing access to I-64 or the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel corridor.

What's nearby

Grove St. Beach Access is just 0.3 miles away — a quick walk when the weather calls for it. Bay Oaks Park and Pretty Lake Playground are both within 0.6 miles, giving younger residents plenty of outdoor space to burn energy. For everyday needs, a 7-Eleven is right at 0.2 miles and handles the quick stops with ease. When you want something more substantial, Peppers Indian Cuisine is 0.8 miles out and brings genuine flavor to the neighborhood dining rotation. Homes for sale in 23503 don't always land this close to both beach access and park space simultaneously — 2040 E Ocean View Ave is an exception worth noting.

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